was a Japanese actress. Her skill was Buyō.

Personal life

Maya was born in

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during the Japanese colonial era, and grew up in

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, Japan. She married actor Sumio Takatsu ( 高津住男) in 1969; he died of

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in 2010. Maya died on 28 December 2017 from a stroke.

Filmography

Films

Dramas

Variety series

References

External links

Goo News profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Maya, Junko Japanese actresses 1942 births 2017 deaths Actresses from Busan Actors from Ōita Prefecture Japanese people with disabilities Actors with disabilities